postfix notation
ˈpoʊstˌfɪks noʊˈteɪʃən
Definition

Definition of postfix notation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mathematicsTECH.notation where operators follow their operandsTECH.
  • In postfix notation, you write '3 4 +' instead of '3 + 4'.
postfix reverse Polish notation suffix notation
2.
technologyTECH.reverse Polish notation used in computingTECH.
  • Postfix notation simplifies the process of expression evaluation in compilers.
postfix RPN
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Expressions with notation

decimal notationn.
system of numbers based on ten
In decimal notation, the number ten is written as 10.
music notationn.
system of writing music using symbols
She learned music notation to compose her own songs.
musical notationn.
system of symbols showing how music should be played
Musical notation helps musicians play the right notes.
algebraic notationn.
system of symbols and rules used in algebra
Algebraic notation simplifies the expression of complex equations..
binary notationn.
notation using two characters usually 0 and 1
The data was encoded in binary notation.
chemical notationn.
formulas used to describe chemical reactions
Chemical notation shows the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen.

Terms related to postfix notation

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Examples of postfix notation in a sentence

  • Learning postfix notation can simplify complex calculations.
  • Engineers prefer postfix notation for its efficiency in calculations.
  • Learning postfix notation can improve programming skills.

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  1. French:notation postfixée, ...
  2. German:Postfix-Notation, umgekehrte polnische Notation, ...
  3. Italian:notazione postfissa, ...
  4. Spanish:notación postfija, notación polaca inversa, ...
  5. Portuguese:notação pós-fixa, ...
  6. Chinese:后缀表示法, 逆波兰表示法, ...
  7. Japanese:後置記法, ...
  8. Arabic:تَرْمِيز بَعْدِي, التَّرْمِيز البُولَنْدِي العَكْسِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:סִימּוּן פּוֹסְטְפִיקְס, נוֹטַצְיָה פוֹסְטְפִיקְסִית, ...
  10. Russian:постфиксная нотация, обратная польская запись, ...
  11. Ukrainian:постфіксна нотація, RPN, ...
  12. Hindi:पोस्टफिक्स संकेत, रिवर्स पोलिश नोटेशन, ...
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